MWU Library: High School: Drug Look Up

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Databases

EBSCOhost Databases
Databases in all healthcare disciplines. Search one at a time or several at once.
PubMed
Biomedical journal articles from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books covering all health disciplines.
Web of Science
Journal articles, proceedings, books, data, and patents for medicine, sciences, and other disciplines; includes links to citing articles.

Google Scholar

PILL IDENTIFICATION

You need medicine for a headache, and you find a mystery pill at the bottom of your parent's bag. Is your mystery medication appropriate to treat your aching head?

What type of drug is your pill?
What is your drug used for?

Facts & Comparisons eAnswers
Drug information; includes Trissel's IV compatibility, drug monographs, drug ID, orphan drugs, and clinical decision tools.

DRUG INTERACTION CHECKER

Find a partner. Compare your drugs with Micromedex's drug interaction feature.

Is there a drug-to-drug interaction? What may happen if someone takes both of your pills?

Micromedex Solutions
Information on drugs, diseases, and toxicology; includes drug interactions, IV compatibility, drug ID, drug comparisons, black box warnings, and a "do not confuse" drug list.